Learning from failure is great and I am all about continuous improvement. However, many of us do not take enough time to celebrate and savor our wins. A recent article in Harvard Business Review points out the downsides of moving on too quickly to the “next goal.” We miss out on three critical benefits: 1. Refuel Motivation: Celebrating an achievement provides a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Your Wins
Culture
Shape Your Workplace Culture
Tons of research demonstrates that a healthy culture is important for high performance in a team and an organization. Following are ideas you can use to influence your team or organization culture to make it more productive. These are based on a recent article in Harvard Business Review. When we talk about the “culture” of your team, we are talking about “the way we do … [Read more...] about Shape Your Workplace Culture
“Collective Merit”
Very few of us are hired by our employers as “individual performers.” Most of us are part of a team – a “collective.” With this in mind, when I have hired people in the past, I think about their individual merit and what they will contribute to the collective. Last semester, I provided students in one of my classes with the following scenario and questions: The Board … [Read more...] about “Collective Merit”
Accountability: You, Then Your Team
The best strategy in the world will not work without effective implementation. One of the biggest mistakes I see in implementation is a lack of Accountability. Accountability is one of the five pillars of teamwork excellence, according to Patrick Lencioni – in his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – and I could not agree more. Accountability begins with you – the … [Read more...] about Accountability: You, Then Your Team
Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Sure you have some bad days. And maybe even some terrible days. But is it time to quit your job? Looking for a new job takes a lot of effort. Here are some questions to consider from a recent article in Harvard Business Review to help you think through whether it is time to make that change. *Is Your Workplace Toxic? Do you have an abusive manager and is their … [Read more...] about Is it Time to Quit Your Job?